Small screen hottie Sujal (Rajeev Khandelwal) has quit Kahiin To Hoga (Star Plus).
The buzz doing the rounds the last few days that he is walking out of the show has finally been confirmed by Khandelwal, who bagged the Best Debut, Best TV Personality and Best TV Couple (along with co-star Amna Sharif) awards at the Indian Telly awards a few days ago. "Yes, I have made up my mind," he says as we ask him…. Was it a sudden decision? No. I had been thinking about it for a long time now. I have had my share of fame and the immense love from the audience. I am grateful to them. I want to be just Rajeev, not Sujal. What prompted the move? Are you unhappy with your present track with the focus more on Kashish and Rishi (Shabbir Ahluwalia)? In the last couple of weeks, I had this feeling that the character of Sujal was losing its sheen. I could no longer play Sujal if I could not deliver 100 per cent to it. I am responsible to the viewers and if I am not giving it my best, it's better to move out.
There is no truth in the rumours that I am unhappy with my role. Being Sujal has given me everything. I share a great rapport with my co-stars.
Yes, we have our share of fights and differences but then we make-up and all's well. Are you still shooting? Yes. I am a thorough professional and till I am required in the track I will continue to shoot. I have yet to sit down and sort out everything. When did you inform Balaji, the producers of the soap? I would not like to get into all that. What next? Nothing. I have not quit the show because I have other projects on hand. There is no TV serial or film offer at the moment. Everyone tells me I should have had something and then opted out. Also, I have not quit as I have bagged so many awards….. so what next now? I have just followed my conscience.
Maybe I will go to my hometown Jaipur for a short break and then start afresh. I know what it is to lead an anonymous life.
Prior to being Sujal, I did Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeequat (Sony). Before that I have struggled for five years. Destiny brought me to Sujal. Let's see where it takes me next. I am moving ahead with an open mind. |
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